'English Oak' Blackwork Embroidery Kit Goldwork Embroidery Kits

'English Oak' Blackwork Embroidery Kit Goldwork Embroidery KitsTechniques 3 blackwork patterns Shading Stem stitch Fits 5 inch (12cm) hoop Suitable for beginners With 16 TPI Aida The word blackwork means black stitching on white fabric. Areas of the design are usually filled with counted stitch patterns and then defined with outline stitches. Blackwork was very popular in Tudor times when the patterns would be very complex, but all in one shade; modern blackwork often involves using different threads to create a

Fits 5 inch (12cm) hoop Suitable for beginners

12 November

Paired with shiny threads this gives a beautiful effect

blending smoothly from one colour to the next

This linen is strong and sturdy enough for conservation and construction projects (e

Thread Painting and Silk Shading Embroidery - Techniques and Projects

2018) and in large format (2021)

presenting and caring for you work

Illustrates historical examples and explains how to reproduce and learn from these pieces

core surface

indicating how differing patterns appear when worked in different thicknesses of thread

long and short shading